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Iwens Family History

Iwens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Owens, Iwen, Ivens, Ewens, Wen, Wenk, Sens, Ovens, Weng, Iden

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Where is the Iwens family from?

You can see how Iwens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Iwens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Iwens family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwens's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Iwens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Iwens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iwens. 100% of Iwens men worked as a Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Iwens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Iwens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Iwens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Iwens. For the veterans among your Iwens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwens lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Iwens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Iwens in 1991 was 86, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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